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TUBASA — Tug · IMO 9669952

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World map showing the last known position of TUBASA at 32° 44.553' N, 129° 52.143' E
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TUBASA is currently moored in the East China Sea, at 32.7425° N, 129.8690° E. It is sailing from NAOETSU to NAOETSU with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 05:13 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:47 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
146.0°
/ 178°
Course / Heading
4.5 m
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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NAOETSUJPNAO
ATD
02:56 UTCSep 3, 2026
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NAOETSUJPNAO
ETA
05:13 UTCSep 3, 2026
TUBASA

TUBASA

Identity

Tug
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9669952
IMO Number
432889000
MMSI
7JND
Call Sign

Specifications

43 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
436 t
Deadweight
496 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
KANAGAWA SHIPBUILDING - KOBE, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About TUBASA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TUBASA — Tug

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 496 GT, and a dead weight of 436 tonnes, TUBASA is a tug registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by DOKAI MARINE SYSTEMS - KITAKYUSHU, JAPAN, built by KANAGAWA SHIPBUILDING - KOBE, JAPAN.

TUBASA route and voyage history

TUBASA is currently on a voyage from NAOETSU to NAOETSU with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-03T05:13:00Z. The live route and current course of TUBASA are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

TUBASA is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as TUBASA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 432889000
  • IMO: 9669952
  • Call sign: 7JND
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TUBASA right now?+
TUBASA is currently moored in the East China Sea, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from NAOETSU to NAOETSU with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 05:13 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for TUBASA?+
TUBASA broadcasts MMSI 432889000 and is registered as IMO 9669952, with call sign 7JND. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is TUBASA?+
TUBASA is classified as a tug vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of TUBASA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TUBASA above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is TUBASA's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is TUBASA?+
TUBASA is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, TUBASA sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel. TUBASA has a gross tonnage of 496 GT.

TUBASA — Key Facts

MMSI
432889000
IMO number
9669952
Call sign
7JND
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
146.0°
Heading
178°
Last known position
32.7425°, 129.8690°
Destination
NAOETSU
ETA
2026-09-03T05:13:00Z
Departure port
NAOETSU
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T02:56:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.5 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
496
Dead weight
436 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:47:00Z